Au pairs are provided accommodation and meals and a stipend of spending money. The family gains a loving caretaker for their children and an addition to the family. Expats have both found work, and employed, au pairs.
It is not uncommon to employ au pairs in Qatar although most women whose spouses work in Qatar care for their children at home, enrolling them in nurseries or pre-schools for socialization.
To hire an au pair in Doha you can post ads and look for candidates on EasyExpat's Qatar job listings. You can also connect and share info on the Au Pair in Qatar forum. Also ask friends and contacts in Doha for recommendations. Compensation varies on duties, length of shifts, etc.
Basic application criteria for au pairs vary, but there are a few typical requirements:
In addition to these requirements, it is common for families to ask for non-smoking, possession of driver's license, responsible or non-drinkers, and for females. Many au pair families prefer native English speakers. Some employers may also require time spent tutoring.
If you are an au pair searching for employment in Doha, you may consult:
The family has to welcome the au pair as a valuable employee and part of the family. Therefore:
When a family hires an au pair in Qatar, they must sponsor her for a Work Visa and Residence Permit. However, the au pair, if already in Qatar, must be in the country on a valid visa.
There are no special au pair visas or residence permits in Qatar.
For more information see "Passport and Visas".